Strategic Planning

Process Overview

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 PLC Strategic Plan Agenda

Welcome and Introductions 3:00-3:15

Meeting Objectives 3:15-3:20

History of PLCC 3:20-3:30

Planning Objectives/Process/Effort 3:30-4:00

Small Group Discussion 4:00-4:30

Summary and Decision 4:30-5:00

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 MeetingObjectives

Engage Key Stakeholders

Review Proposed Process
Solicit Input
Make a Decision to Move Forward

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 What is a Strategic Plan?

Strategic planning is the process of

developing short-term, mid range and
long-term goals for the Point Loma
Cluster.

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 Why Do a Strategic Plan?

1. Engage the different stakeholders in the Point

Loma Cluster in a process to determine
appropriate long-term goals and the specific
objectives to achieve those goals.
2. Direct the clusters ongoing efforts
3. Provide guidance in the decision making
process

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WhoarethePotentialStakeholders?

Students
Teachers
Administrators
Parents
Community

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 What is the Proposed
Planning Process?
Values
Vision
Mission
Direction
Goals
Tasks
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 What are Core Values?

Values are the fundamental principles

that people believe in and that govern

their behavior.

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 Why Core Values?

Forming a consensus around core

values provides the basis to move
forward with the development of a
strategic plan.

Drives future decisions and actions.

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 Examples of Core Values
Value 1- Integrity: The connection between values, beliefs, and
principles; and the manifested actions, behaviors and outcomes.

Value 2- Respect: An openness to include the ideas and beliefs

of others with humility, equality and compassion.

Value 3- Passion: The drive to do something greater than

yourself.

Value 4- Motivate/Inspire: The creation of a welcoming

environment that conveys passion and enthusiasm for action and
achievement.

Value 5- Maximize Potential: Envisioning what Silver Gate can

be, and creating a process to reach that vision, both individually
and collectively.

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What is a Vision Statement?

A vision statement tells us where we

are going.
Describes the ideals and values we
represent.
Paints a picture of our dreams and
aspirations.

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Example of a Vision Statement

To support Silver Gate Elementary School in

becoming an acknowledged leader in the
kind of educational excellence and
community involvement that creates
outstanding citizens and life-long
learners.

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What is a Mission Statement?
The mission statement describes
how we will get to our vision.

This statement describes what we

want to achieve, who we are, and
how we will execute to achieve our
vision of the future.

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Example of a Mission Statement
With passion, respect, and integrity, Friends of Silver Gate is dedicated to
the support of an inspiring environment at Silver Gate Elementary School
that promotes excellence in academics and excellence in character.
Ongoing, vigorous fundraising efforts will support the implementation of
enriched educational programs and the maintenance of superior facilities.
Sponsorship of school wide events will promote a welcoming and inclusive
environment that inspires families to fully participate in their children's
educational experience and invites the surrounding community to share
our vision of educational excellence. FSG will collaborate with similar
stakeholders in the Point Loma cluster to promote the continual
improvement of the educational experience in the entire cluster, thereby
offering all Silver Gate students the opportunity to become outstanding
citizens and life-long learners.

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Example of a Mission Statement

With passion, respect, and integrity, Friends of

Silver Gate is dedicated to the support of an
inspiring environment at Silver Gate
Elementary School that promotes excellence in
academics and excellence in character.

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Example of a Mission Statement
Ongoing, vigorous fundraising efforts will support
the implementation of enriched educational
programs and the maintenance of superior
facilities. Sponsorship of school wide events will
promote a welcoming and inclusive environment
that inspires families to fully participate in their
children's educational experience and invites the
surrounding community to share our vision of
educational excellence.

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Example of a Mission Statement

FSG will collaborate with similar stakeholders in

the Point Loma cluster to promote the continual
improvement of the educational experience in
the entire cluster, thereby offering all Silver
Gate students the opportunity to become
outstanding citizens and life-long learners.

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What is Strategic Direction?
The mission statement describes how we
will get to our vision.

From the mission statement, specific

elements that effect our ability to
accomplish the mission are identified.

These form the basis to determine areas of

strategic direction to be covered with
specific goals and objectives.

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Example Areas of Strategic Direction
1. Preparing our children for the future through values education.
2. Looking at ways to further enhance the educational curriculum.
3. Creating an effective communication program to our families and to
the community that presents the cluster in a positive way and
enhances our reputation of excellence.
4. Promoting and increasing the involvement and commitment of our
families in their support of the Point Loma Cluster.
5. Providing a state of the art school facility that is safe and
welcoming.
6. Enhancing the educational track for our students as they move through
the Point Loma educational track.
7. Creating efficient and effective fundraising programs to support the
objectives in the PLC Strategic Plan.

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 What are Goals and Tasks?
The Strategic Direction determines specific
areas we need to focus on to accomplish our
Mission.

Goals provide more specific statements of

what is to be accomplished in each strategic
area of emphasis.

Tasks provide specific objectives for each

goal that are usually measurable, have a
timeline and a budget.
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 Example of a Goal and Tasks
Strategic Area: Educational Progression
Goal 6: To ensure a smooth transition between the
elementary, middle and high school years which
continues the academic, character and emotional
growth begun at Silver Gate and helps to unify the
cluster in its pursuit of excellence in academics and
excellence in character.
Task 6.1: Work with other cluster schools to research,
evaluate, and recommend to the school board changes in the
grade level configuration for all elementary, middle, and high
schools in the Point Loma Cluster.
Task 6.2: Organize a Point Loma Cluster Parent Foundation.
Task 6.3: Unify the Point Loma Cluster
Task 6.4: Develop a Strategic Plan for the entire Point Loma
Cluster.

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 Strategic Plan Summary

90-120 Day Process

Commitment of Time
All day Saturday Retreat on March 3
6-10 formal committee meetings
Individual meetings
Interviews, Research, Discussion, and Writing

Create a 3-5 year Written Plan

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 A Plan That:

Is rooted in Core Values

Sets a Clear Vision and Mission for PLC

Creates Strategic Goals with Specific

Task Areas

Offers Guidance for Decision Making

Is a Living Document

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 PLC Strategic Plan Agenda

Welcome and Introductions 3:00-3:15

Meeting Objectives 3:15-3:20

History of PLCC 3:20-3:30

Planning Objectives/Process/Effort 3:30-4:00

Small Group Discussion 4:00-4:30

Summary and Decision 4:30-5:00

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 Small Group Agenda
Allow people to discuss the proposed process.

Find potential modifications to the approach.

Discuss any concerns with moving forward

with the process over the next 120 days.

Summarize and present their thoughts back to

the large group.

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 What is the Proposed
Planning Process?
Values
Vision
Mission
Direction
Goals
Tasks
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 PLC Strategic Plan Agenda

Welcome and Introductions 3:00-3:15

Meeting Objectives 3:15-3:20

History of PLCC 3:20-3:30

Planning Objectives/Process/Effort 3:30-4:00

Small Group Discussion 4:00-4:30

Summary and Decision 4:30-5:00

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